SVPP Partners and friends are invited to attend a kick-off (and work) party to see The Shadow Project work space, meet the Shadow team, and learn more about the program and volunteer opportunities. It will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15th. The orientation will end at 6:45 pm, but guests are invited to stay to assist The Shadow Project with their inventory management until 8:30pm. Learn more at the following link: Shadow Project Work Party.
From Left to Right: The Shadow Project's Board member, Julia Corkett; Executive Director, David Cooper; President and Founder, Christy Scattarella; SVPP President, Dave Smith, holding his son; and SVPP Treasurer, Val Ilsley.
The Shadow Project fosters social and academic growth for approximately 1,000 students with learning and other disabilities in grades K-8. Teaming up with special education teachers in Portland Public Schools, The Shadow Project makes learning a more rewarding experience for children whose disabilities put them at risk of later dropping out of school. SVPP will work with The Shadow Project on plans to expand the program in the tri-county area and build partnerships with local businesses.
"We are extremely proud and honored to be working with such a tremendous group of local organizations. They are making a real difference for children, youth and families in our area," said Mark Holloway, Executive Director, SVPP. "Crossing the $1 million mark is a great accomplishment for our young organization and all of us at SVPP are extremely excited about the year ahead."
At the July 28th SVPP Summer Social Picnic, SVPP President David Smith announced the new investees to SVPP partners and paid tribute to a retiring investee, Kids Café project of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Portland. "With our lead support, three Kids Cafés have been completed that are feeding nutritious meals and snacks to an average of 650 kids per daypaid for by the US Department of Agriculture, which gives it strong program sustainability," said Smith. "As we bid farewell to this investee, we look forward to our new partnerships in hopes of ensuring similar successes."
To learn more about SVPP, The Shadow Project and our other investees, check us out at SVP Portland or by calling 503-222-0114.
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